Ever wondered what are the most popular US universities amongst Indian MS applicants?
In 2019, 90,000+ Indian students headed to United States to enroll in graduate programs. Overall, 2 lac + students go to USA every year from India. Needless to say, USA is one of the most popular study abroad destination for Indians.
We dug up some numbers to find which schools are most Indian-friendly! So, here are the Top 10 schools by the intake of Indian students for last 10 years. Unsurprisingly, ASU and UT Dallas lead the pack. We were surprised by CMU’s high intake nonetheless. What do you think?

Top 10 popular destinations for Indian applicants
- Arizona State University
- University of Texas Dallas
- North Carolina State University
- University of Florida
- University of Southern California
- SUNY Buffalo
- SUNY Stony Brook
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Northeastern University
Where do most Indians head to in Spring?
So, here are the top 10 universities that gave admits to Indians over last decade.
- University of Texas Dallas
- University of North Carolina Charlotte
- University of Southern California
- Northeastern University
- Arizona State University
- Indiana University-Bloomington
- University of Florida
- University of Texas Arlington
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Are you considering applying in Spring? Do read our post about pros and cons of applying in Spring semester.
Disclaimer: This is based on only the data that we gathered from students who reported their results on Internet. However, it should still give a pretty good insight into the bigger picture.Â
Should you apply only to popular universities for Indians?
Of course, not. The above information is to help you select some safe schools. You should pick schools that you really wish to attend. See our guide to school selection for MS applications.
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HI my name is Preetham. I have completed my BE in Aeronautical Engineering. I have plans to do my masters in Canada but I’m confused which masters to take. Can you please help me out with this?
PS: I’m interested in techno-management and MBA programs.